Junior sister, keep forbear for a while, I almost become invincible as soon!

Chong Tower had been annihilated. Overnight, the news spread throughout the vast lands of Central Continent. Countless forces shuddered in horror, powerful experts were taken aback, and young prodigies trembled.

The name Chen Pingping had spread far and wide.

Particularly within the Holy Land, several high-level powerhouses who had initially taken action convened in the palace, falling into an hour of silence.

The Bai Family had provoked Guang Xiaoyu, who, together with her senior brother, directly obliterated them. Chong Tower repeatedly attacked Zi Ji, and once Chen Pingping found its location, he clenched his fist and struck.

Gazing at the seemingly genteel Chen Pingping, one would find that he was, in reality, someone who would repay every grievance.

Recalling the events of two years ago, the higher-ups of the Holy Land couldn't help but feel suffocated.

As a superpower in Central Continent, it wasn't that they feared a single Chen Pingping, but rather… they feared Chen Pingping precisely because he had no one backing him. Unrestrained, striking whenever he wished. If he decided to act against the Holy Land, he didn't need to confront them openly; he could simply attack from the shadows at intervals. If he couldn't win, he could still escape.

"The news about the Demon Flower has still gotten out," the old crone said resignedly. "When we decided to kill Chen Pingping back then, it was to preserve the secret of the Demon Flower. We never imagined the news would leak from within the Holy Land itself."

They were rendered speechless.

The key point was that, two years later, Chen Pingping had returned alive and personally destroyed Chong Tower. His combat power far exceeded that of two years prior, reaching the standard of the Emperor Dao Realm; ordinary experts simply could not face him. This is quite troublesome.

"Guang Xiaoyu has just stepped into the Divine King Realm; perhaps she could be utilized…"

"Impossible!" Before the speaker had finished, they faced immediate rebuke. Another added, "We are still uncertain whether Chen Pingping will act against the Holy Land. What if he has no such intentions? After all, Tianxuan Holy Land is a superpower in its own right. Chen Pingping might harbor some apprehensions. But if we act against Guang Xiaoyu, we would merely be forcing Chen Pingping to make a choice."

The precedents were still fresh in their minds—how could the Holy Land dare to make the same mistake? Act against Guang Xiaoyu? What became of the Bai Family? Act against Zi Ji? Chong Tower was also gone. The very thought was terrifying.

Of course, some high-level powerhouses believed that as a superpower with countless years of heritage and a multitude of powerful individuals, they shouldn't fear a mere youth; otherwise, how would the Holy Land continue to exist?

A middle-aged Elder spoke up, "Just kill him outright."

"Indeed, I agree."

"A mere youth dares to challenge the dignity of the Holy Land?"

"I agree with killing him!"

For a time, the argument raged. One side believed that a single Chen Pingping could not shake the Holy Land's foundation and, moreover, if they showed fear of him, who would respect the Holy Land in the future? The established order must not be broken. The other side argued that they must deliberate for the long term. Chen Pingping was no ordinary Divine King; his combat power was far beyond this realm, and he had many powerful trump cards that ordinary experts couldn't overcome. A hasty move would only deepen the conflict between the two sides. Furthermore, with the Demon Flower soon to appear, attacking Chen Pingping at this time was akin to giving others an opportunity.

The debate raged on for quite some time, growing more intense.

At this juncture, the old woman spoke, and the room fell silent, "He has a senior backing him!"

A powerful senior, who never showed his true face, but whose existence was certain, wielded a sword that resembled neither a mountain nor a typical sword. He had acted several times, deterring numerous powerhouses. Every cultivator who had witnessed that scene was left as silent as a cicada in winter, their hearts constricted.

Perhaps this was also Chen Pingping's powerful trump card for destroying the Bai Family and Chong Tower… With someone supporting him, what was there to fear?

The room was instantly quiet.

The old crone lifted her head to look at the Great Elder and continued, "The Demon Flower is about to emerge. This is a critical time. We can't let Chen Pingping destroy the Saintess's future. She possesses a Taoist Body, and for her, the seed of the Demon Flower is like a second life."

The Taoist Body aligns with the Tao. Even if she fails to achieve Tao Verification in the end, the sheer strength of her constitution alone would be enough to challenge a Great Emperor. This is the value of the Saintess.

The Great Elder pondered for a long while before speaking, "Let us put aside the matter of Chen Pingping for now."

「Later」

After the annihilation of Chong Tower, Chen Pingping had originally wanted to flee. He really didn't wish to get entangled in such tumultuous affairs again. Keep a low profile; my own skin is more important. He couldn't just obliterate a couple of minor powers and then start proclaiming himself invincible. As for that Demon Flower? What's the use of it?

Chen Pingping was puzzled. After learning a little from others, he couldn't help but become solemn. It seems this Demon Flower does have some uses…

Guang Xiaoyu smiled, thinking her Senior Brother was also preparing to snatch it. Then she could show off a little and awe him. Unexpectedly, his next sentence was, "Great, let's hurry up and leave!"

Hong You was bewildered.

Guang Xiaoyu was speechless. It's useful? But he's not going to snatch it? And we're leaving? Your reasoning is absurd!

Even Zi Ji nearly coughed up blood, her eyes wide as she said, "Senior Brother, they say the Demon Flower comes from another world!"

"Oh? The Netherworld?" Chen Pingping furrowed his brows.

Seeing this, Guang Xiaoyu knew there was a chance. As long as I can find a way to make Senior Brother stay, I can use my identity as the Demon Emperor to intimidate the Demon Flower and easily capture it. Senior Brother will surely praise me: 'Wow, Xiaoyu, you're really amazing!' HEH HEH! Thinking this, Guang Xiaoyu couldn't help but smile.

Zi Ji gazed at him eagerly, not explaining anything, but Chen Pingping understood. The Netherworld! She wants it. She wants to find all information about the Netherworld, including the legendary Heavenly Road, but she doesn't have the strength! What to do? She can only ask me for help.

Chen Pingping's expression darkened. I must have really owed you all in my past life.

At that moment, the Earth Chicken beside them was clucking, its bean-sized eyes constantly darting, looking intently in one direction. Chaoge City… Its wings, now covered with more feathers, flapped a few times, showing great excitement.

"What are you squawking about?" Chen Pingping glared.

"CLUCK CLUCK CLUCK…" It became even more agitated, circling Chen Pingping.

"No way… Really?" Chen Pingping was taken aback. "Are you saying that the Ancient Bloodstone has appeared?"

"CLUCK CLUCK CLUCK!"

Every single one of them is like a creditor.

Guang Xiaoyu was a Demon cultivator, Zi Ji was the Princess of the Netherworld, the Earth Chicken needed to grow, and Mao Qiu also needed to grow. I do nothing all day but clean up their messes, killing this one, killing that one… Destroying the Bai Family, destroying Chong Tower, finally getting a moment to rest, and then… the Ancient Bloodstone appears. No, wait, the Demon Flower appeared. So, the Demon Flower and the Ancient Bloodstone appeared together, right? Guang Xiaoyu wants it, Zi Ji wants it, and the Earth Chicken is CLUCKING away beside me. It's so incredibly annoying! I suddenly feel like I'm both a father and a mother.

Chen Pingping remained expressionless, but his heart was in turmoil. Nearby, Hong You watched him carry on such a serious conversation with the Earth Chicken, utterly dumbfounded. What did that chicken say? How come I couldn't understand a single word?

"Senior Brother!" Guang Xiaoyu cooed.

"Stop it!"

"But I want it!"

This tone, this scene… If those people from the Nine Heavens saw this, their eyes would surely pop out. The Demon Emperor is acting spoiled!